The Jacksonville Great Fire Run
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Jacksonville, Florida
- Price $15.00 - $29.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Jacksonville Great Fire Run on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025! This exciting 5km race takes participants on a unique journey through downtown Jacksonville, retracing the historic boundary of the Great Jacksonville Fire, which tragically swept through the city on the same date in 1901.
As you run through the streets, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history of the area while honoring the resilience of the community that rose from the ashes. This event not only offers a thrilling challenge for runners of all levels but also supports the Jacksonville Historical Society, ensuring that the lessons and stories from the past are preserved for future generations. Don't miss out on this dynamic blend of fitness, history, and community spirit! Join us for a day of fun, remembrance, and camaraderie in beautiful Duval County.
As you run through the streets, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history of the area while honoring the resilience of the community that rose from the ashes. This event not only offers a thrilling challenge for runners of all levels but also supports the Jacksonville Historical Society, ensuring that the lessons and stories from the past are preserved for future generations. Don't miss out on this dynamic blend of fitness, history, and community spirit! Join us for a day of fun, remembrance, and camaraderie in beautiful Duval County.
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday, May 3th, 2025 in downtown Jacksonville for the Jacksonville Great Fire Run 5km. This race will follow the outline of the Great Fire boundary of May 3rd, 1901. The Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901 was the largest metropolitan fire in the American South. The fire began on May 3, 1901, with a spark from a kitchen fire at lunchtime that ignited piles of drying Spanish moss at a nearby mattress factory.
Located at Davis and Beaver streets, the factory fire soon spread to most of the downtown area. Smoke could be seen as far north as Savannah, Georgia.
By 8:30 p.m., when the fire was brought under control, 2,368 buildings were destroyed, 10,000 people were homeless and seven residents were dead. In all, 146 city blocks were destroyed. The Confederate Monument in Hemming Park was one of the few city landmarks to survive the fire.
This event supports Jacksonville Historical Society.
Located at Davis and Beaver streets, the factory fire soon spread to most of the downtown area. Smoke could be seen as far north as Savannah, Georgia.
By 8:30 p.m., when the fire was brought under control, 2,368 buildings were destroyed, 10,000 people were homeless and seven residents were dead. In all, 146 city blocks were destroyed. The Confederate Monument in Hemming Park was one of the few city landmarks to survive the fire.
This event supports Jacksonville Historical Society.
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